While the Atlanta Braves were unable to make the splashy addition that many were hoping for, they were successful at filling some holes with several moves at the trade deadline. Perhaps the best news, they were able to do so without moving any of their top of the line prospects.
Alex Anthopoulos has shown a patient approach since taking over as the team’s general manager this past offseason. He was unwilling to move prospects for rentals and was proactie is seeking controllable assets that could help the team not only this season but in future seasons as well.